Mission Planning Engineer
Saalex · Lexington Park, Maryland, United States · Posted Jun 25, 2026
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Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company is seeking a Mission Planning Engineer in Patuxent River, MD. The Mission Planning Engineer supports the integration, certification, sustainment, and operational use of mission planning systems across Naval Aviation platforms. Collaborates with engineering teams, program offices, and fleet operators to ensure systems are effectively integrated, maintained, and operationally reliable. Ensures mission planning capabilities meet fleet needs, enabling safe, efficient mission execution and timely resolution of system issues through coordinated engineering support.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $100k-$145k annually (depending on experience)
Work Location: Hybrid remote/in-office. (see onsite requirements below)
**On-site Requirements: This position requires the ability to work onsite at Patuxent River, MD 60%+ of the time.
Essential Functions:
Mission Planning Systems Engineering
Support integration, sustainment, testing, and evaluation of mission planning systems across multiple platforms
Assist with lifecycle support from development through operational use
Software Integration & Evaluation
Evaluate mission planning software functionality, interfaces, and compatibility
Assess operational suitability and system performance
Certification & Compliance Support
Support certification efforts for mission planning systems and mission data loading capabilities
Contribute to verification, validation, and compliance documentation
Operational Support
Interface with fleet users and platform teams to identify requirements and resolve mission planning issues
Support mission planning workflows and operational execution needs
Mission Data Management
Support mission data loading processes, configuration management, and data distribution
Assist with mission planning workflows and system configuration control
Coordination & Collaboration
Coordinate with Data Integrity, Navigation, Surveillance, and Communications engineers
Interface with PMAs, software vendors, and platform stakeholders
Other duties as assigned or required